Mariah Stewart's oeuvre includes emotionally-rich books in a broad range of tones, from the sunny warmth of her contemporary romances to the chilly darkness of her thrillers and romantic suspense novels. Across genres, her protagonists are well-honed, with convincing backstories, believable motives, and complex webs of relationships. These characters often find themselves in difficult situations with a host of difficult options; the results make for fascinating character development and intriguing plots. Stewart's thrillers and romantic suspense novels are fast-moving, with intricate plotting. Start with: Mercy Street (Romantic Suspense/Thriller); Coming Home (Contemporary Romance)

Mariah Stewart's oeuvre includes emotionally-rich books in a broad range of tones, from the sunny warmth of her contemporary romances to the chilly darkness of her thrillers and romantic suspense novels. Across genres, her protagonists are well-honed, with convincing backstories, believable motives, and complex webs of relationships. These characters often find themselves in difficult situations with a host of difficult options; the results make for fascinating character development and intriguing plots. Stewart's thrillers and romantic suspense novels are fast-moving, with intricate plotting. Start with: Mercy Street (Romantic Suspense/Thriller); Coming Home (Contemporary Romance)